Halton police ask for public's help in identifying suspects in a series of break and enters

Halton police is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in several break-ins to Oakville businesses on Aug. 16.

In the early morning hours on that Saturday, there were five break and enters and one attempted break and enter to several businesses at 579 Kerr St. and in the area of Kerr Street and Lakeshore Road.

The two male suspects smashed through the front doors and gained entry to the businesses, rummaging through and stealing various quantities of cash.

One suspect is described as having short dark hair, dark facial hair and was wearing dark pants, a dark-coloured hoodie with white lettering on the front and construction-style boots.

Another suspect is described as walking with a limp and wore dark pants, a dark zip-up hoodie and black and white running shoes.

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspects is asked to call 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau Break and Enter Unit at 905-825-4747, ext. 2216 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting "Tip201" with your message to 274637 (crimes).

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The latest crime data, news releases and general information are also available online at www.haltonpolice.ca.